russia/ georgia

[GhettoDogAllStars]

The US claims the defense missiles are a proactive measure against Iran. However, to the best of my knowledge, Iran doesn't have inter-continental ballistic missiles. I believe they might have some missiles that could reach Israel, but probably not much further.

So, who nearby does have ICBMs? Russia.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by GhettoDogAllStars

The US claims the defense missiles are a proactive measure against Iran. However, to the best of my knowledge, Iran doesn't have inter-continental ballistic missiles. I believe they might have some missiles that could reach Israel, but probably not much further.

So, who nearby does have ICBMs? Russia.

This is a bit dated (Aug. 2000)

https://www.cia.gov/news-information...ch_020900.html

but even then, Iran has tested an ICBM capable of reaching Turkey (a NATO member where we have permanent bases). N. Korea tested an ICBM allegedly capable of hitting the mainland U.S. earlier this year, if I remember correctly. While I don't think the performance was anywhere near advertised, it would still pose a significant threat to the NATO area if put in Iranian hands.